Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 24 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the North Powys MSK team. We are looking for an MSK rehabilitation therapy assistant to join our friendly, enthusiastic and motivated team.

The post will involve delivering MSK physiotherapy interventions as delegated by a qualified physiotherapist.

The post will be based in Welshpool but travel will be required to support clinics in Machynlleth.

Main duties of the job

• To deliver interventions as delegated by therapists, to support patients to achieve their optimum level of independence and quality of life in the most appropriate setting for the individual.
• To assist patients to overcome their difficulties, build confidence, and improve or maintain functional ability and independence in everyday tasks under the supervision of a therapist.
• To participate in multi-disciplinary teams promoting the role of rehabilitation and taking an active part in team projects.
• To organise and manage a delegated caseload; obtain service data, analyse where appropriate and bring forward ideas for service development.

About us
Being the smallest Health Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term, 2 years
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 070-ACS076-1026

Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or apply through our website to view in Trac.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don't speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don't worry: the health board will support you with training.

Person Specification
Qualification and Knowledge

• Essential: Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent including Maths and English
• Essential: Technical qualification e.g. NVQ Level III or equivalent
• Desirable: An understanding of manual handling principles

Experience

• Essential: Previous experience of working in the care or leisure setting
• Essential: Experience of working in a busy and varied workplace including dealing with the public
• Desirable: Broad range of life experiences

Aptitude and Abilities

• Essential: Organisational and time management skills
• Essential: Ability to work as part of a team
• Essential: Commitment to personal development
• Essential: Effective written and oral communication skills
• Essential: Ability to reflect and appraise own performance
• Desirable: The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level
• Desirable: IT skills

Values

• Essential: An appreciation of the principles of practices and procedures
• Essential: Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Essential: Willingness to learn
• Essential: Aware of own limitations
• Essential: Ability to take responsibility within agreed protocols
• Essential: Assertive and calm under pressure
• Essential: Ability to prioritise and organise time effectively
• Essential: Evidence of self-initiated learning and a willingness to undertake training
• Essential: Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment

Other

• Essential: Flexible approach to work
• Essential: Ability to travel across the Trust to fulfil the requirements of the post
• Essential: Able to cope with physical demands of post including using wheelchairs and hoists and the therapeutic moving and handling of patients

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details
Employer name: Powys Teaching Health Board
Address: Victoria Memorial Hospital, Salop Road, Welshpool, SY21 7DU, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/

For questions about the job, contact:
Team Lead Physiotherapist, Sian Preece, sian.preece@wales.nhs.uk, 01938558930